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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
6
Classified item notes 15¢ gallon mite spray for poultry houses offered by Scandia Hardware. Also mentions a $100 scholarship ad from The Journal, plus a business college sale at a reduced rate. Social notes list Pueblo residents Mrs Margaret Pickrel and others as Sunday dinner guests at Elmer Melby home.
Members and friends of the Methodist Church held a welcome reception for Rev and Mrs B J Selin and Carl last Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. More than ninety guests attended. Otto Nelson directed a short program and a money gift was presented to the pastor. Refreshments followed as Ladies Aid served and a social time was enjoyed.
Honor birthday guests gathered at the Nelson home Sunday honoring Mrs. Nelson and Harold Nelson. Attending were Rev and Mrs B W Selin and Carl, Mr and Mrs Axe Nelson and family, Mr and Mrs Anton Neilson and Elvira, Mrs Oliver Nelson, Mrs Anton Edlund, Miss Hulda Edlund, Florence Nelson, Belah Anderson, Ellen Emily and Anna Anderson, Mrs Amanda Brand, and Anton Lund.
A large group gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E A McGregor to celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary. Guests included Chas Logsdon Merle Hanson G M Dickerhoof Harry McGregor Alva Nichols and families, Roy McGregor Peggy McGregor Amanda Edgren and others. Additional visits featured the Kullberg and Bloomgren families and Amanda Rosene en route to Topeka. Local notes mention 1933 Kansas accident statistics and various visits among the region’s families.
A large gathering of relatives marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson at their Bergstrom home on Sunday evening. A program featured songs by Leonard LeSage and Mrs. Marvin Engwall with piano by Miss Sherwood and a tally by Marvitt Larson. Attendees included numerous Johnson and Engwall family members from Belgrade and Mariakta, with many others from Courtland, Concordia, Jamestown, Belleville, Mankota, and Norway. A silver service was presented to the couple during the evening.
The annual Poole picnic was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poole on Sunday September 6. Attendees included Mrs. Lotta Ogle and many relatives from Norton Concordia Belleville Lovewell and nearby towns. A bountiful dinner and supper were served and Aunt Lotty near ninety was a highlight. Music and memories filled the gathering as plans for next year began. Several families could not attend.
The passage lists households of Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family Mr and Mrs Benny Levold and family Mr and Mrs Allan Vannice and family and Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and family.
Misses Ada Jeandeeleur Wilhelmina Wetzel Peggy McGregor Joye Paget and Leanor Anderson were Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Jeandebeur.
The Social Hour club held its meeting on September 13 with Mrs Louise Strom and will meet again September 19 with Mrs Douglas Cardwell. Nineteen members attended along with seven guests including Mrs Pearl DeNoyer and Vernice, Mrs Celia Power and Fern, Miss Laura Rasmussen, Mrs Dora Tipton and Bertha Thomas. Sunday visitors at Joe Tedrow home included Mr and Mrs Frank Tedrow and daughters and several relatives from Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
Birthday dinner in honor of Chas Berggren’s birthday on September 9 was shared by numerous relatives. Attendees included E J Fike and family, Walter Bergstrom and Wayne relatives, Benny Lervold and family, Reuben Johnson and family, Wm Free and son, Warren Berggren and family, Lottie Lervold, Ostar Berggren and family, Grant Berggren and family, Chas Berggren and daughters, plus Mabl Berggren Goldie Miller Zella Mosher Ruby Sundine Vivian Mildred Niendorf and Victor Berggren.
Guests at the Hammer home honored Mr. Lars Hammer and his twin Pete Hammer at a Thursday evening gathering for Pete and Lars 70th birthdays. Attendees included the Hamm ers families and many spouses and children from the community.
On Friday afternoon guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson to honor Mrs Danielsons birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chas G Aspegren PLS Aspegren Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson Mr and Mrs Henry Aspegren Mrs Anna Kackley Mrs Sophia Johnson Mary and Ed Mrs Lars Brown and Lloyd Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson Norman Mrs Lloyd Lindberg and children and Irvin Street.
Mr and Mrs C S Sederlin and Mr and Mrs Chas Monson host a Friday evening birthday event for Ray Stanley with extended family including Anna Anderson Mildred Sederlin and Elmer Anderson in El Reno.
Readers are urged to visit the Gift Shop in Concordia where hundreds of latest hat styles await. The store features many patterns suitable for children and adults, inviting everyone to find a matching piece.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and son Mr and Mrs Harry Hohman and family Mr and Mrs Ed Loring and family Aspegren Norma visited the Wm Loring household Sunday afternoon together with other relatives and friends.
A group of friends held a surprise birthday gathering for Josie Fallen on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nondorf and Clare, Mr. and Mrs. John Ehn sen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Currie and son Glen Currie, Marcile Thomas, Opal Currie, Richard Jensen, Irvin and Orvald Nondorf.
The Community club met on Wednesday September 12 with host Mrs Emil Lar ent. Guests included Mrs Anna Thomas Mrs John P Jensen Mrs John S Jensen Mrs Ira Jones Mrs Walter Gilmore and Mrs Adelia Larson. The afternoon was spent quilting for the hostess. Next meeting set with Mrs Elrene Sederlin.
Patricia Lynn honored at Wednesday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper with guests including Mr. and Mrs. N S Cooper and Mrs. May White and others. Thursday afternoon featured quilting and socializing with Mrs. B F Mitchell and Mrs Amanda Brandsstrom.
The 1870s saw plans for a Scandinavia crossing with a stone approach and a substantial ferry costing about 700 dollars. A. B. Whiting built the ferry, supervised by N. O. Wilkie, with multiple operators including Charlie Hogan and Holmstrom. The first boat ran spring 1871, later replaced by a pontoon bridge.
The account explains how an anchor post and pulleys moved the ferry across the river. A second rope stretched bank to bank aided the crossing while poles or hand spikes pushed the boat when the road was heavy. The writer recalls the ferry’s use for about five or six years.
A fragmented meditation on affection in animals and humans. A Wisconsin man releases a turtle by a creek. a bird sanctuary keeper notes a duck returning to the same nest annually. A canary escapes after years in a cage and finds its way home. An editor returns to find his misplaced ear prompt a homeward reunion.
A dying editor mockingly cites circulation as best in the country, despite a physician declaring the patient near death. The editor retorts that the doctor is lying, underscoring a satirical take on newspaper vanity and circulation metrics.
The millinery department unveils a new fall collection featuring distinct view chic styles. Gift shop items priced for wearable gift options, with emphasis on contemporary headwear. Local shop Concordia highlights seasonal arrivals and styling options.
Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and sons were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and family. Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Ephraim Hedstrom home.
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